Canoeing has been around for thousands of years and, other than the materials they’re made from, modern boats are not all that dissimilar in design to the vessels originally used by indigenous ...

On a wilderness whitewater trip, losing a boat can be devastating. To help prevent this, we include these items in our canoe outfitting. Don’t worry, the video footage of my canoe dumping and wrapping ...

“Oh shoot!” came the voice of Dean.First and foremost, bring and wear your lifejacket. A United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device is tremendous insurance if you ever tip over.

The 27th annual event kicks off Sunday. The tradition is sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in conjunction with the Illinois Paddling Association and supported by Prairie State ...

You’ll want a PFD that’s light, comfortable, and easy to take off, since you’ll probably won’t want to wear it on longer portages. I’d suggest looking for a PFD that’s trimly cut, like the MTI Reflex ...

JANESVILLE - The Rock County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents who are enjoying boating on waterways that personal flotation devices are required for each person in a craft. A news release from ...

Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) is offering naturalist-led kayak and Voyageur canoe trips through October. Participants will use a CNC-provided boat, paddle and personal flotation device and may register ...